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The Poverty Trade-off. Work Incentives and Income Redistribution in Br...
Adam, Stuart; Brewer, Mike; Shephard, Andrew
paperback. Two strategies that governments have to help people on low incomes - providing them with financial support directly, and encouraging them to earn more - generally conflict. This report provides new evidence on the trade-off between redistributing income and improving work incentives. FREE PDF version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 64 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DBK; JFFA; JPQB; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UF) Further/Higher Education. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 259.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- First Edition
- SKU
- V9781861348630
- ISBN
- 9781861348630
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€ 25.99€ 25.66
€ 25.99
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paperback. One of the key objectives of government neighbourhood policy is to encourage a sustainable mix of tenures and incomes. This report addresses questions of why integration has been so difficult to achieve in practice and draws conclusions for future policy. FREE pdf version available online at www.jrf.org.uk Num Pages: 80 pages, Illustrations, col. maps. BIC Classification: 1DB; JKSB; KC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210. .
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 80
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861348135
- ISBN
- 9781861348135
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€ 24.99€ 24.38
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paperback. Using new EU-wide data, this report shows very different patterns of poverty across Europe, depending on the benchmark used. The findings have important implications for the spatial distribution of poverty within and between countries (including the UK) and for the development of anti-poverty policy across the EU. Series: Studies in Poverty, Inequality and Social Exclusion Series. Num Pages: 60 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: 1D; JFFA; KCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 295 x 212 x 5. Weight in Grams: 240.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 60
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861345745
- ISBN
- 9781861345745
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€ 26.99€ 26.75
€ 26.99
€ 26.75
paperback. This report explores the possibilities of more flexible forms of work that bridge the gap between a steady career job and retirement. It examines such jobs in the wider context of the types of transition that are being made by people leaving work early. Series: Transitions After 50 Series. Num Pages: 52 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 5. Weight in Grams: 204.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 52
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861344755
- ISBN
- 9781861344755
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€ 25.99€ 25.66
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paperback. This book draws together a collection of lively and authoritative essays on the future of public policy by distinguished academics in the field. Compiled in memory of Henry Neuburger, a leading economic analyst and adviser, the essays together form an excellent introduction to key issues in contemporary policy making. Editor(s): Fraser, Neil; Hills, John. Num Pages: 288 pages, 16figs.16tabs. BIC Classification: 3JM; JPQB; KCA. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 216 x 148 x 14. Weight in Grams: 384.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Edition
- First Edition
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781861342676
- ISBN
- 9781861342676
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€ 38.99€ 37.41
€ 38.99
€ 37.41
Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Joseph Rowntree Foundation United Kingdom
- Edition
- 0th Edition
- Number of pages
- 64
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781859351550
- ISBN
- 9781859351550
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€ 22.00
€ 22.00
Paperback.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 208
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847427472
- ISBN
- 9781847427472
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€ 50.99€ 48.19
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Hardcover. Num Pages: 180 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1DVH; 1DVUA; 3JJG; 3JJH; KCL; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 223 x 146 x 19. Weight in Grams: 408.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2012
- Publisher
- East European Monographs United States
- Number of pages
- 180
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780880336925
- ISBN
- 9780880336925
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€ 53.47€ 42.11
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Paperback. Plucked from tropical America, the pineapple was brought to European tables and hothouses before it was conveyed back to the tropics, where it came to dominate US and world markets. This title presents the history of the world's tropical and temperate zones told through the pineapple's illustrative career. Series: California World History Library. Num Pages: 272 pages, 40 b/w photographs, 1 line illustration, 7 maps, 1 table. BIC Classification: 1QMT; HBG; HBTB; JFCV; KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 203 x 152 x 19. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2010
- Publisher
- University of California Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780520265905
- ISBN
- 9780520265905
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€ 31.99€ 23.06
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€ 23.06
hardcover. Editor(s): Helleiner, Eric; Kirshner, Jonathan. Series: Cornell Studies in Money. Num Pages: 272 pages, 19. BIC Classification: KCBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 164 x 234 x 26. Weight in Grams: 548.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- Illustrated
- SKU
- V9780801448256
- ISBN
- 9780801448256
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Condition: New
€ 139.84
€ 139.84
hardcover. Editor(s): Star, Susan Leigh. Series: An Economic Policy Institute Book. Num Pages: 472 pages, 285. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCHS. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 30. Weight in Grams: 799.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 472
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2008/2009 ed.
- SKU
- V9780801447549
- ISBN
- 9780801447549
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Condition: New
€ 139.27
€ 139.27
Hardback. These memoirs provide insights into the development of 19th-century technology, modern American business, and philanthropy. Num Pages: 124 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCZ; KJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (P) Professional & Vocational; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 10. Weight in Grams: 460.
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- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1984
- Publisher
- Fordham University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 124
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780912882581
- ISBN
- 9780912882581
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€ 38.56
€ 38.56
paperback. Editor(s): Helleiner, Eric; Kirshner, Jonathan. Series: Cornell Studies in Money. Num Pages: 272 pages, 19. BIC Classification: 1KBB; KCBM. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 228 x 156 x 17. Weight in Grams: 368.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2009
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Edition
- Illustrated
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801475610
- ISBN
- 9780801475610
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€ 37.99€ 33.73
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Hardback. Explores the philosophical underpinnings of economics, beginning with Aristotle and up through modern game theory. This new volume looks at the most prominent influences that weave through modern economics. Series: Student Handbook to Economics. Num Pages: 142 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: KCZ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 229 x 152 x 15. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Facts On File Inc United States
- Number of pages
- 142
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- V9781604139969
- ISBN
- 9781604139969
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€ 73.99
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Hardback. Editor(s): Streeck, Wolfgang; Yamamura, Kozo. Series: Cornell Studies in Political Economy. Num Pages: 304 pages, 3 line drawings, 8 tables. BIC Classification: 1DFG; 1FPJ; KCP; KCS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 600.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801439179
- ISBN
- 9780801439179
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€ 65.66
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Hardback. Num Pages: 448 pages, 100 figures. BIC Classification: KCA; KCB; KFFM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 238 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 742.
- Publication date
- 2014
- Publisher
- Columbia University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 448
- Condition
- New
- Format
- Hardback
- SKU
- V9780231166287
- ISBN
- 9780231166287
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Condition: New
€ 73.67€ 57.06
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hardcover. Num Pages: 296 pages, 20. BIC Classification: JPA; JPS; KCBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 160 x 235 x 25. Weight in Grams: 618.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Cornell University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 296
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780801440496
- ISBN
- 9780801440496
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€ 58.46
€ 58.46
Paperback. Highlights the important role of citizenship status in defining immigrant women's opportunities, wages, and labour conditions. Editor(s): Flores-Gonzalez, Nilda; Guevarra, Anna Romina; Toro-Morn, Maura I.; Chang, Grace. Num Pages: 320 pages, 1 table. BIC Classification: JFFN; JFSJ1; JHBL; KCF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 162 x 25. Weight in Grams: 512.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2013
- Publisher
- University of Illinois Press United States
- Number of pages
- 320
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780252079115
- ISBN
- 9780252079115
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€ 32.99€ 29.35
€ 32.99
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Hardcover. Explores women's employment at the start of the 21st century, identifying aspects of women's labour market situation which are poorly understood and challenging much 'received wisdom' about women and work. Editor(s): Yeandle, Sue. Num Pages: 232 pages. BIC Classification: JFSJ; KCF. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 172 x 246 x 18. Weight in Grams: 552.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Policy Press United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 232
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781847420541
- ISBN
- 9781847420541
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Condition: New
€ 104.75
€ 104.75
How the World's Religions are Responding to Climate Change
. Ed(S): Globus Veldman, Robin; Szasz, Andrew...
paperback. Editor(s): Globus Veldman, Robin; Szasz, Andrew; Haluza-Delay, Randolph. Num Pages: 344 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HRAM3; JHM; KCN; RNPG. Category: (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 18. Weight in Grams: 639.
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- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2016
- Publisher
- Taylor & Francis Ltd United Kingdom
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9781138656536
- ISBN
- 9781138656536
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Condition: New
€ 70.94
€ 70.94
hardcover. This book is a comparative-historical study of the politics of equitable development in Southeast Asia and the role of political institutions in addressing structural inequalities. Series: Studies of the Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center. Num Pages: 368 pages, Illustrations, maps. BIC Classification: JPH; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 5817 x 3887 x 28. Weight in Grams: 633.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2011
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804770835
- ISBN
- 9780804770835
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Condition: New
€ 147.96
€ 147.96
hardcover. This book highlights the conceptual utility of relying on macropolitical consensus and lateral autonomy for understanding industrial policy, international bargaining, and technological development, via an unprecedented systematic and multidisciplinary comparison of the Brazilian and Argentine nuclear industries. Num Pages: 332 pages, Illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLC; 1KLS; KCP; KNBN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 161 x 25. Weight in Grams: 665.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Number of pages
- 332
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780804726016
- ISBN
- 9780804726016
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Condition: New
€ 81.53
€ 81.53
hardcover. This innovative study compares the history of economic ideas and ideologies in Rumania and Brazil--and more broadly, those in East Central Europe and Latin America--in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Series: Comparative Studies in History, Institutions & Public Policy. Num Pages: 364 pages, 5 half-tones. BIC Classification: 1DVWR; 1KLSB; KCZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 236 x 158 x 27. Weight in Grams: 650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1996
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 364
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804725460
- ISBN
- 9780804725460
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Condition: New
€ 159.45
€ 159.45
hardcover. This pathbreaking work attempts to understand China's economic policies by examining the political logic behind economic reforms in authoritarian, command-economy states from the wholly original perspective of property rights. Num Pages: 300 pages, 2 line diagrams 6 tables. BIC Classification: 1DV; 1FP; KCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 237 x 158 x 22. Weight in Grams: 605.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1995
- Publisher
- Stanford University Press United States
- Number of pages
- 300
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- SKU
- V9780804723886
- ISBN
- 9780804723886
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 81.31
€ 81.31